Fast Fat Shred

Coaching Overweight Former Rugby Players how to lose significant amounts of unwanted fat.

Created App to deliver content that teaches the principles of fat loss that are aligned to my process.

Deliver individualised coaching in key areas.

What to eat - portion size and meal composition
When to eat - Works event coming up how to eat the day of and day after.
Navigating Holidays - Teach strategies to enjoy holidays without putting on weight.
Why do you eat what you shouldn't - Delve into the psychological reasons we shoot ourselves in the foot.

Chief Chasis Chiseler

Oxford University Rugby Football Club

Coaching the OURFC Whippets with Simon Brown

Widening participation within the wider Blues Squad.
Identifying and developing players with potential to play in the Varsity Match.

Rugby Coach - Whippets (OURFC 3rd Team)

le Plaisir du Mouvement - LPM Rugby

Coach at the inaugural Pleasure of Movement Coaching course at Kingham Hill in 2022

Rugby Coach

Skin PS Brands

Ambassador for Prolon 5 Day Fast Mimicking FMD Program discussing the benefits with participants at shows such as the Health Optimisation Summit, Integrative and Personalised Medicine Conference and Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine

Fasting Specialist

Windmill Primary School and Oxford Harlequins

Age Group Coach at oxford Harlequins started with an Under 9's team and moved through the age groups to U16
Also run and coach  2 after-school Rugby Club at Windmill Primary School, Oxford (Tag rugby 5 to 8 year olds and contact rugby for 9 to 11 year olds). 

Windmill are the only state primary school in Oxfordshire that plays contact rugby and we regularly have fixtures against the local private schhools.

I attend many different Coaching CPD's and have been to France to learn from Pierre Villepreux (Rugby Hall of Fame) four times.

Prüvit

Pruvit the Category King in the Ketone Drinks market. Pioneering the launch of the brand into the UK and Europe. First European based ProRank 7.

Pruvit 3rd year company sales in 2019 hit $320 million in US, Australia Canada and 7 Asian countries. Launching Mexico and Europe in 2019.

Esports Influencer and Streamer advertising and marketing specialist.

European Distributor Pro Champ Rank 7 - International Expansion Specialist

7Futures

Planning Organising and Delivering Nutritional and Healthy Workshops for groups of 10 to 200 participants.

Hands on practical sessions - Build your own Lunchbox

Presentations - Keeping your energy and focus during the working day

Body Composition Analysis - Used sophisticated scales - Calculating Metabolic Age. Short Individual Consultations with Clients to help them implement change.

Corporate Wellness Presenter

BodyPower Expo

Presented 6 sessions in the Body Power Healthy Kitchen
Practical nutrition strategies for fat loss and performance

Presenter

Sports Nutrition Vlog

Worked with Matt Lovell producing online content, marketing campaigns, and developing information products. I qualified as a Sports Nutritionist with the CISSN and also consulted with individuals to improve their body composition and performance.

Performance Nutritionist and Content Creation

Outsource Success

Providing Virtual Administrator services to small and medium sized organisations.
Strategic Internet Marketing advice for small business

Business Owner

Help former 🏉 players drop 20kg in 12 weeks, without giving up 🍺 or Curry.

Want to lose weight but don't want to give up Beer,  Curry and Pizza?
We all want to be in GREAT SHAPE but no one wants to be a boring Health Freak that never has a few beers.  Most diets make you avoid the FOODS YOU LOVE.
I PRIORITISE you having Beer and Curry at STRATEGIC points...

Like success at work and business.
TIMING is crucial.

The reason all the approaches you will have tried in the past and failed with is that they rely on
DISCIPLINE. It can work in the short term  but  a weekend away on the BEERS, the wheels fall off and you never get back on the wagon.

Well, that's where I come in.

I help busy, stressed men develop a sustainable strategy that POSITIVELY includes 🍻 🍕🍛🍷   that enables you to lose 20lbs or more in 8 weeks, WITHOUT giving up the food that you love.

My coaching will -

✅Help you lose all the body fat you want with ease.
✅Increase your energy, improve performance at work and home
✅FINALLY, GIVE YOU A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH THATincludes alcohol and WORKS FOR EVER!


When it comes to losing weight & burning body fat, I know you want results and you want them fast. For you to do that, you simply need to know how food works and how to be in control of food rather than it controlling you.

At the moment, YOU JUST DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO THIS.

I understand how confusing he DIET industry can be, which is why I'm proud to say I've helped hundred of clients just like you lose weight, improve their health & radically change the quality of their lives.

You’ve likely been successful in other areas of your life work, business, relationships and maybe even sport back in the day.  We take the same SKILLS and attitudes that you ALREADY POSSESS and COMBINE them with a PROVEN  FAT LOSS SYSTEM to GUARANTEE results. 

You deserve to have optimal focus,  energiser bunny levels of energy and have the confidence and self-esteem you've always wanted.

So, 📞SCHEDULE A CALL WITH ME TODAY📞 

We'll discuss your goals and challenges that you have, 
I’ll outline the 4 PILLARS of my proven FAST FAT SHRED system and help you develop a customised plan on that call. 

We can then decide if we are a good fit for each other for the 8 week FFS program. 
No offence if I think you are a 🍆 and full of  🐂💩excuses and not ready to make a change.
I’ll probably say I’m full at the moment…🤣

Schedule that call with me today if you are ready to make a SERIOUS change.

Message me here on LinkedIn! ⬆
or 
Go direct to my website and book a call thttps://bit.ly/FFS-Direct-Call

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Gavin Allinson :) 


Gavin Allinson - Chief Chassis Chiseler

RWC Draw some big match ups...

Australia New Zealand
England Wales
Ireland Scotland

Uruguay v Portugal and
Fij Spain will be great games..

𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬. 
Master it and you'll stay stronger than men half your age.

The training approach that worked when you were 25 will destroy your joints at 45. But there's a smarter way to build strength.

I learned this from Keegan Smith, who worked with professional teams like the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. He took principles from CrossFit, Poliquin, and Westside Barbell and created something genius in its simplicity.

**𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹**

Time-efficient strength building using a simple structure: sets of 5, 10, or 20 with 3, 5, or 10 reps per set.

Your options:

- 5 sets of 3 reps
- 5 sets of 5 reps
- 5 sets of 10 reps
- 10 sets of 3 reps
- 10 sets of 5 reps
- 10 sets of 10 reps

**𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀**

Start each set at the top of each minute (EMOM style).

Example: 5 sets of 10 reps. 
Each set of 10 reps takes approximately 30 seconds, and then your next set starts in 30 seconds. 
Fatigue builds quickly and progressively. 
The aim is to be working with a weight where the last set is genuinely challenging.

As you improve, you do more work in the same time. 
Because rest times are so strict the improvements made are real.

**𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬**

You can complete a strength session in 5-10 minutes. 
Track your progression easily. 
Build strength without going super heavy. Decrease injury risk.

But here's what really matters: it's gamified.

You're not chasing failure. 
You're chasing performance. 

Small wins. Adding one rep. 
Completing that final set when last week you couldn't.

This creates a positive feedback loop instead of the burnout that comes from constantly grinding to failure.

**𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸**

Leave your ego at the door. You'll look like a wimp bench pressing with 16kg dumbbells.

But that's exactly the point.

This isn't about impressing 20-year-olds in the gym. It's about still being strong, mobile, and pain-free when you're 60, 70, 80.

Progressive volume over time. 
Consistency over intensity. 
Performance over ego.

**𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆**

Pick a weight you're struggling to complete on the final set. 
First couple of times you may need to back off and drop the weight. 
That's part of the process.

The goal isn't to do more than what's sustainable. 
The goal is to show up and complete the work.

I'm creating some sample workouts. 
Message me if you would like a copy.  
I can also give you examples of my set and rep ranges that I’m doing right now.

Crack On Coaching

Leaders Grow Leaders – Crack On Coaching

At Crack On, we work with leaders who don’t just manage shifts or numbers — they grow people. We help teams move from getting through the day to building cultures that thrive. When leadership becomes everyone’s responsibility, growth is inevitable.

Passion for Change & Impact

We drive real, lasting change from the ground up and the top down.
Leadership isn’t a job title; it’s a behaviour.
Our coaching builds capability, clarity and connection at every level, so the whole team lifts, not just the top.

Coaches Who’ve Walked the Walk

Our facilitators have done the jobs, felt the pressure, and still cracked on.
We bring lived experience and practical tools leaders actually use on a busy Friday night — not just in a classroom.

We help people lead with purpose, coach with confidence, and step up when it matters most.

Tailored Programmes, Never Off-the-Shelf

Every organisation is different, so every programme is fresh-cut to your challenges and goals.
Whether you need a leadership pipeline, a coaching culture, or tighter team dynamics, we create space for growth that sticks.

Stronger Leaders. Stronger Teams.

We show leaders how to build trust, create clarity and hold each other accountable — the bedrock of high-performing teams.

It’s not about shouting louder.
It’s about leading better, together.

📩 Ready to grow leaders who grow leaders?
Drop me a note at jon@crackoncoaching.com and let’s crack on.

Founder Crack On Coaching- Training Leaders to Develop Future Leaders 

The Crack On Podcast is the perfect daily dose of inspiration for anyone looking to get fired up and tackle their goals. Launched in 2019, the podcast showcases inspiring people who embody the CrackOn attitude and show up every day, no matter what challenges they face. With stories of perseverance, resilience, and determination, the CrackOn Podcast is the go-to source for anyone who wants to start and get on with what they've been putting off. Tune in and get ready to be inspired to take action and make your dreams a reality!

Founder of the Crack On Podcast 

Purple Story (The Home of Operational Excellence)

In my role as a facilitator with Purple Story, a prominent provider of soft skills and behavior development, I am deeply invested in fostering the growth and development of individuals, particularly within the hospitality sector. My passion lies in sharing my experiences to contribute to best practices, allowing me to give back to an industry that I hold dear. Through this, I aim to play a pivotal role in nurturing and enhancing the skills and behaviors of individuals, facilitating their professional development and contributing to the overall success of the industry.

Purple Story Teller

Tapas Revolution

I led several exciting new projects in a casual dining establishment that I found very invigorating. Our primary objective was to provide exceptional experiences for both our team members and customers. I was responsible for developing our drinks menu, providing sales training for our team, and overseeing the training and development of our management teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.

Our primary focus was on creating a new cocktail menu that catered to a wide range of tastes and preferences. To achieve this, we worked closely with our bartenders to develop innovative and enticing cocktails. We also provided comprehensive training to our front-of-house staff to enable them to upsell our drinks offerings and maximize sales.

Additionally, we prioritized creating a welcoming atmosphere for our customers. We believed that this was achieved by ensuring that our team members were happy, motivated, and engaged. To achieve this, we provided extensive training and support to our management teams to help them build strong and positive relationships with their teams. We also ensured that our team members had access to the resources they needed to deliver exceptional customer service.

Throughout our initiatives, we remained committed to putting both our team and customers first. We believed that by developing our teams and providing them with the tools and knowledge they needed to excel, we could create an environment where our customers felt valued and appreciated. I am proud of the results we achieved and the exceptional dining experiences we delivered to our customers.

Head of Special Projects

Creative Hospitality Group

Leading the Operations of an amazing hospitality business.  With turnover in excess £9 million a year and overseeing the development of over 250 staff.  

The role covered all aspects of operations from P&L management to strategic planning for each venue with team development being on top of my agenda to get right.  'Right people, Right place' was the mantra I used in order to ensure that both the individual and the business would strive and deliver everything they could.

Head Of Operations

CROESY BARS LTD

In 2016, our award-winning company launched two new concept bars - 29 Park Place and Dead Canary, both of which quickly made it into the Top 10 UK Bars. As the project lead, I was excited to work on these amazing projects that involved overseeing more than 30 staff members in each venue.

One of the key aspects of my role was coaching senior managers to deliver their KPIs and establish essential processes such as stock management, cash checks, and audits. We checked these processes weekly to review the growth and service standards we were delivering. Additionally, I was responsible for providing sales training to the team members to ensure they had the necessary skills to sell effectively and boost revenue.

Through our comprehensive sales training, we provided our team members with the tools and knowledge they needed to deliver outstanding customer service and increase sales. We taught them how to engage with customers, provide excellent recommendations, and effectively upsell products. By doing so, we were able to grow our revenue, enhance our service standards, and create an enjoyable and memorable experience for our customers.

I am proud of the results we achieved and the exceptional service we delivered to our customers. By investing in sales training and developing our team members, we were able to create an exciting and successful atmosphere in both of our bars.

Formerly Bars Ltd

I opened a new venue from scratch after the previous one had closed down. Leading the team and serving as the knowledge and motivation arm of the business were essential to its success. I brought innovative ideas to the table and consistently challenged the norm. Coaching and developing the team was another significant aspect of my role, and I led by example.

One of the key areas that I focused on was sales training. I knew that by developing our team members' sales skills, we could maximize revenue and increase customer satisfaction. I provided comprehensive sales training to the team members, teaching them how to engage with customers, provide exceptional recommendations, and effectively upsell products. We also implemented sales metrics to measure the team's performance, and I provided coaching and feedback to help them improve.

In addition to sales training, I also played a crucial role in coaching and developing the team. I led from the front, setting the standard for excellence and providing guidance and support to my colleagues. I believed that by investing in our team members and empowering them to take ownership of their roles, we could create a positive and successful working environment.

I am proud of the success we achieved in the venue, and I know that our focus on sales training and coaching played a significant role in our achievements. By investing in our team members' skills and development, we created a motivated and skilled workforce that was committed to delivering exceptional service and driving revenue growth.

Co-Owner

Novus

I consider myself very privileged to have worked for such a great company, leading sales teams of over 100 staff and managing turnovers of up to £5 million. One of my main achievements was joining the millionaire club in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

As the leader of the sales teams, I oversaw all aspects of the business, with a focus on maximizing revenue and driving sales growth. I worked with multiple teams and some amazing people, helping them to develop into bigger roles and better themselves, both in their professional and personal lives.

One of my primary responsibilities was to lead and motivate the sales teams to achieve their targets and exceed customer expectations. I developed sales strategies and implemented sales metrics to measure the team's performance. I also provided sales training and coaching to help team members improve their skills and increase their productivity.

Through my leadership, we were able to achieve outstanding results, consistently delivering excellent customer service and exceeding our sales targets. I am proud of the role I played in developing and leading the sales teams, and of the growth and success we achieved together.

General Manager

Helping General Managers to level up their leadership skills through relatable training and create lasting behavioral change using 1:1 and Group training and coaching. 🚀

I help hospitality leaders become the reason people stay, not the reason they quit.

After 15 years running pubs as a General Manager — and a stint as an award-winning bar owner — I learned the hard truth: brilliant people get promoted, but no one shows them how to lead. They can smash service, nail GP, keep a shift afloat… yet still lose staff because the human bit never gets taught.

So I built Crack On Coaching to fix that gap.

What I do

Grow world-class General Managers. Our GM Accelerator turns accidental managers into confident, commercially-sharp leaders who coach in real time — not just at reviews.

Cut churn and boost profit. Clients see staff turnover drop, NPS climb and labour % tighten within months.

Make leadership practical. No fluff. Just tools, behaviours and energy that stick long after the workshop ends.

How I’m different

I’ve worked every job in the house — glass collector, KP, bartender, GM, owner — so I speak bar-back and boardroom. Everything I teach has been battle-tested on a busy Friday night when the ice bin’s low and the P&L’s due on Monday.

Who I work with

Multi-site operators (5–100 venues) who want their managers to lead with purpose, coach every shift and keep great people in the business.

🚀 Ready to turn good managers into leaders who make people feel something — and stay for it?

📩 Drop me a note here or email jon@crackoncoaching.com and let’s crack on.

Jon Saunders Leadership Trainer and Coach

10 Years ago yesterday we brought Dead Canary to Cardiff.....


I went to The Dead Canaries 10th Birthday last night with the old crew — and wow, what a moment!

The Owners, Mark and Amy have absolutely smashed it. The whole place is a reminder of what trust, vision, and a team of people who genuinely love #hospitality can build.

I’m proud that Anne-Marie and I were part of the early journey… but even prouder of what the team have created since. Keeping a venue flying for 10 years in today’s world is no small thing — it’s huge.

Well done to everyone who’s been part of it. 

What an awesome achievement. 👏🔥

They are a special bunch!! Welly, Milky, Charlotte, Fitz, John Head, Mills, Gaskell, Gareth (Chef) to name a few!  

#HappyBirthday
#Hospitality 
#Team 

Crack On

Jonathan  Saunders

Founder of Crack On 🚀 | Where Leaders Grow Leaders 👊 | Coaching Hospitality, Leisure & Sport to Build Connected, High-Performing Teams 💥

What a day ahead!! 

I’m on my way to the BII People Conference this morning — one of my favourite events of the year. Days like this are all about #connection, hearing honest stories from the frontline, and learning from some brilliant operators!

Really looking forward to hearing from people like Harry Gurney, Jordan Davids, Tim Skinner, Sam Hagger FBII, Merlin Griffiths, Katy Moses CBII Dawn Lawrence CBII - MIH - Honorary Doctorate in BA and so many others who are out there pushing our industry forward. These are the voices who remind us what hospitality is really about — people, community, and giving a damn.

Then tonight, Anne-Marie and I will be heading to the NITAs. To even be nominated is something we don’t take lightly. We’re genuinely humbled. Crack On was born from a tough chapter, so moments like this hit differently. It’s a reminder of the journey, the graft, and the people who’ve had our backs.

Thank you everyone ❤️

Polaris Elements GAUCHO The Ivy Collection Wells and Co. Avani Solutions Brunning and Price Pubs Ltd Almond Family Pubs Circe's Rooftop to name a few of our awesome clients!

Whatever happens, today’s already a win.

Proud. Grateful. Still cracking on.

#Connection 
#People 
#Team

Steven Alton CBII Molly Davis CBII Chris Welham Michael Harper . Matt Howcroft

Ps Richard Tudor-Thomas I am in Cardiff today on the "Platform Selfie" where are you today?

Pps Yes Ria Burrage-Male it's the same selfie stick!

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What a week it’s been.. 💙💙


It kicked off celebrating the incredible graduation from Circe's Rooftop and Queens team—a huge milestone for everyone involved. Then we dove into a fantastic session with Polaris Elements, exploring psychological safety and the power of #culture—amazing to see the team embrace how everyone shapes a business’s culture.

Midweek took us to the BII Training & Innovation Day, thanks to Steven Alton CBII and #team for an outstanding event, rounded off with the NITAs. We might not have taken home the trophy this time, but I’m beyond proud to have been part of it. Huge congrats to Wells and Co. and especially the Tollemache Arms —on to bigger and better next year!

And to cap it off, I had the joy of playing rugby with my son and with my old school teacher, referee Gwyn Morris—an absolute full-circle moment for Headway Cardiff And South East Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

If you want to work with Crack On and be part of these kinds of growth stories, just reach out.

As the saying goes, 

“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” 

Now off to the rugby 🏉 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 vs 🇳🇿 

Fingers crossed for a spirited performance 👊

Crack On 

Steffen Ortiz Evelina Sirbu Lee Ramskill Neil Westwater FBII Molly Davis CBII Matt Howcroft Franki Hale Michael Harper . Amanda Thomson  thank you Chris Case for allowing me the opportunity to play 👊

So many more to tag- thank you ❤️❤️

🎙️ Big shift coming in 2026… and I’m all in.

If you’ve followed my journey, you’ll know I’m obsessed with one thing: helping leaders grow leaders.

Next year, I’m taking that mission into a brand-new space.

A new podcast studio.
A new team behind the scenes.
And conversations that go deeper — leaders from hospitality, leisure, and sport opening up about the real stuff: pressure, resilience, mistakes, breakthroughs, and everything in between.

This isn’t a content project.
It’s a platform for honest leadership conversations that our industry deserves.

Grateful to have Metroguard Security and Kurve  backing the vision — partners who believe in raising the bar.

Thank you Andy Bannon and Steven Rolfe for support and backing!  

Two chairs. Two microphones. Endless possibilities.

If you want to follow the journey, now’s the time.

Let’s Crack On Jamie Walker Maria Metheringham  SpacePod - Podcast Studio 👊 

Ps More exciting news to come 👏👏👊👊

7 of 24 DONE ☑️ 


Wrapping up the first week of my 24-day running challenge for Only A Pavement Away 50 other hospitality legends!

A huge thank you to the amazing South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 crew who’ve joined me on this journey. Seven days of running, 70 kilometers down, and the support from eight or nine fantastic people has been incredible. We’ve got 17 days and 170k to go, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the camaraderie and energy. Here’s to pushing forward together!

Thanks 

Richard Selby MBE DL Ian Carter Matt Sanders Paul Evans  David Saunders  Michael Williams  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

#OnlyAPavementAway 
#LinkedInCommunity 
#RunningChallenge

Wrapped up this Sunday with an incredible nine-mile walk in the beautiful Brecon Beacons 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

It was amazing to go again with the Men & Mountains crew led by the fantastic Dan Stanley. 

My first time back in about six months, and it felt like picking up right where we left off. New faces, old friends, and real connection—exactly what Sundays should be about. 

Thanks to Dan and everyone who made today such a great one! 

#CONNECTION
#GROWTH 
#ACTION 

Raising money for a fantastic charity bigmoose ❤️❤️ 

Paul Rudolph  Mark Hindmarsh Tommy Guy 🌍 Ben Priest Alun Leach Adam Brooks Ben Koscian Nick Fluck Steven Rolfe Mark Houlihan, Momentum Learning Ltd Gerwyn Tumelty Michael Williams to name a few 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Ps Thanks Dan for the pics!!

“I LIKE ME.”


I watched the John Candy documentary this week… and then went straight into Planes, Trains & Automobiles- Bravo Colin Hanks!!

And honestly — it hit differently.
Seeing the man behind the films first — the kindness, the humour, the generosity — made that famous moment in the movie land even harder.

When he looks up and says:

 “I like me.”

 …it isn’t bravado.

It’s a bloke who knows who he is.
Flaws, faults, heart, all of it.
And it made me think.

In our world — #hospitality, #leisure, #sport — we spend so much time looking after everyone else.

Guests. Teams. Families.
We’re wired to give.
But liking yourself?
Backing yourself?
Owning your story?
That’s rare.

And it’s powerul.

Watching Candy reminded me how important it is to lead with heart.

 He put people first.
 He connected.
 He cared without making a fuss.
That’s the kind of leadership we need more of.
 Not “me first.”
 Not ego.
 Just genuine connection.
 “We,” not “me.”

So here’s my moment:

 I like me.

 Not because I’m perfect — far from it — but because I’m learning, I’m growing, and I’m showing up with honesty, I have good and bad days!

If this encourages one person to like themselves a little more today…
 or to reach out and connect with someone they wouldn’t normally…
 then that’s a win.

Crack On.

Ps I will admit I had tears in my eye all the way through it- brought so many great memories back!

I’m back again for round two — last year nearly broke me, but it also reminded me how powerful this sector is when we pull together.

Alan Armstrong is putting the band back together for December, and the plan is simple: move every day from the 1st to the 24th and raise some serious money for Only A Pavement Away. They’re doing incredible work supporting people who’ve found themselves homeless, and the impact they make is real.

I’ll be lacing up for 10k a day — you can run, walk, swim, cycle, dance, whatever gets you moving. It’s not about pace; it’s about purpose, community, and feeling part of something bigger during the toughest trading month of the year.

If you fancy joining a genuinely lovely bunch of hospitality folk who cheer each other on (and sometimes drag each other through), jump in here and Alan will add you to the 

WhatsApp group: https://lnkd.in/eKurKNfW

And if you want to get a head start on the fundraising: https://lnkd.in/ey8rF2xg

Crack On, get involved, and earn those Christmas roasties. 

Let’s go again ❤️🏃‍♂️🔥

#Christmas
#GiveBack 
#People 

Ps I’ll be looking for running partners in Cardiff if anyone’s up for joining. Ian Carter and Steve Dimmick you up for it again? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Yesterday’s walk in the Brecon Beacons 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 with the men from Men & Mountains, was a reminder of why the Crack On pillars matter.

Connection ❤️ 
Culture 🫶 
Action 💯 
Growth 🌴 

Simple, grounding, and exactly what I needed before a big week of sessions.

Remember you must Crack On to move forward! 

#Team
#Action
#People 
#Growth
#Culture
#Connection

Paul Rudolph

Hey everyone, just a quick update from me on the #CrackOn #Podcast 🎙️🎙️🎙️

You might have noticed we’re not launching our usual end-of-month podcast episode today. That’s because we’re cooking up something even bigger and better. Come January, we’re relaunching the Crack On podcast with a fresh new look, brand-new production from the fantastic team at SpacePod - Podcast Studio  over in the Maltings in Cardiff!! 

The lineup of amazing #leaders ready to share their stories. So while we’re taking a short break for the next two months, we’ll be back in January with an even more exciting show. 

Huge thanks to our sponsors, Kurve and Metroguard Security, for all their ongoing support. 

Stay tuned for the guest announcement in December!

Thanks Sam King for getting the Crack On #podcast to where it is today! 

Watch this space!! 

#CrackOn

Daniel Brooks’ 🟡 🟢 🔴 🔵 latest CME report hit home for me yesterday—  it speaks to the heart of what we see every week in hospitality!!

In my experience of delivering these session through Crack On, understanding people isn’t a “nice-to-have” in this industry… it’s the difference between a team that survives and a team that thrives.

And what the data shows is something we need to pay attention to:

👉 Hospitality people switch modes fast.
👉 They recover fast.
👉 They absorb chaos and restore order quicker than almost any other sector.

The problem isn’t the people.
It’s the systems we drop them into.

When the environment doesn’t match the way teams naturally operate, you get fatigue, frustration, and churn (This is the key part- the retention of the team)

 When it does match… everything lifts:

✨ Better retention
✨ Stronger performance
✨ Calmer services
✨ Higher standards, consistently
✨ Teams who want to stay and grow

At Crack On, this is exactly the work we’re doing with leaders — helping them build structures and behaviours that fit the humans on their shift. Because great hospitality isn’t delivered by SOPs… it’s delivered by people who feel supported, trusted, and understood.

And I’d love to bring more voices into this conversation.

What are we missing?
What should leaders be doing differently?
And how do we build environments that work with our people, not against them?

Tagging a few brilliant minds who live and breathe this work:

 Frank Burden Gina Knight Francesco Marzocca Matt Howcroft Tom Vivace

Would love your take. 👇🔥

Thanks to the team from F1® Arcade for such a great session this year with colour- it really does unstick the team and improve comms!  So much fun Andrea Moran Kai Zane Bradley Yasmine Alanya! 🟡 🟢 🔵 🔴

This month at Crack On, we’ve been all about #growth, #learning, and a bit of festive challenge! We celebrated graduations at Circe's Rooftop, sharpened future leaders’ skills at Wells and Co., and ran sessions with Polaris Elements, Bear Inns, and Brunning and Price Pubs Ltd. We even took a shot at the BII NITAs and came away with valuable lessons for next year!

I’ve shared a handy December productivity tool, and we’re kicking off a 24-day running challenge for Only A Pavement Away. Plus, exciting news: our #podcast is heading to a new studio in January.

Thanks Metroguard Security and Kurve for the ongoing support!!

It’s been a big month, and I’m so proud of everything the team’s achieved. 

Crack On!

A word from the Founder, Jon Saunders Hey everyone, Jon here. I’ll be honest—this was actually the first time I ever sat down and watched the budget u

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Budget Boost: How 2026 Planning Can Crack On with the New Economy?

A big shoutout to Steffen Ortiz for the brilliant review of my training service this week.

It means alot when operators take the time to share honest feedback — especially when they're committed to building better leaders and stronger teams. That’s exactly why I do what I do!!

If you want to see the kind of impact Crack On is delivering across hospitality, leisure and sport, you can check out my Service Page.

Have a cracking Friday — keep leading with purpose, and keep pushing your team forward!

Go Smash Christmas #team Circe's Rooftop!!

Ps Good luck Steve Tandy and the lads- I think it's going to be a tough day tomorrow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Team Building, Training, Leadership Development, Change Management, Executive Coaching, Public Speaking, Life Coaching, Corporate Training, Career Development Coaching, and Business Consulting

John ensured that training was flawless and very effective. I have translated his skills to my team and have seen drastic changes in both performance and ability to meet KPIs. Overall my satisfaction with John is extremely high and I’d recommend his services to anyone looking to bring a rapid influx of energy and skills to their teams. 

Steffen Ortiz reviewed Jonathan’s Training services

1st December — and we’re off.
The trainers are on, the energy’s up, and the first target is already in the bag.
50 people moved today. That’s 50 people choosing action, purpose and CRACKING ON!.

Now we go again.
For the next 24 days, we move — together — to back Only A Pavement Away and make a real difference this #Christmas. This isn’t about running fast or looking good. It’s about showing up, putting one foot in front of the other, and helping people who’ve been knocked down get back on their feet.

We’re aiming for £15,000.
Big goal, big heart.
If you can spare £1, £5 or £10, it genuinely makes an impact.

Chip in here and join the movement:
https://lnkd.in/egfE_h9J

Let’s Crack On and make this count. 💥

Ps Thanks Sporty Spice for the support!!

Thank you team Polaris Elements — this one meant a lot!

The energy in that room last week was unreal. Psychological safety isn’t just a concept; it’s the foundation that allows teams to step up, speak up, and grow together. And your #leadership group leaned into it brilliantly.

Culture isn’t built by posters on a wall — it’s shaped by people who care enough to show up for each other. Watching the Polaris team #connect, #challenge, and #support one another was class!!

Proud to be on the journey with you. Crack On. 💥

#Team
#CrackOn 
#Leadership 

Neil Westwater FBII Callum Smith Jonathan Eve Kieron Stamp 🦉Rosie Chandler

Another successful training session with Crack On!

A huge thank you to Jonathan Saunders from Crack on Coaching for another fantastic training session with our leadership team last week. We dove deep into the critical importance of psychological safety and the immense power of company culture.

As Jon perfectly put it, it was "amazing to see the team embrace how everyone shapes a business’s culture."

At Polaris, we are committed to fostering an environment where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered. Great things happen when a team feels safe to be truly open.

Fantastic work, team! 

#CompanyCulture #CrackOnCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #PolarisElements #HospitalityTech

Let’s go #Team 

1 of 24 Done ☑️ 

All for Only A Pavement Away  

Crack On 

Ps Anyone in Cardiff or South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 want to join us tonight for a 6-8km- meet By Joes Icecream 5.30pm - join the #Movement

Run 24 in 24 is officially underway — and the energy is incredible.

Our founder, Jonathan Saunders, is out front lacing up alongside an amazing group of #hospitality super hero’s who’ve all decided to move with purpose this December.

 Different paces, different stories — one shared goal: show up, support each other, and raise money for Only A Pavement Away.

This challenge isn’t about speed. It’s about connection, community, and proving what’s possible when hospitality people back each other.

24 runs in 24 days.

 Do it for your health.
 Do it for the industry.
 Do it for the charity.
 Just move.

If you’re taking part, tag us.

 If you’re watching from the sidelines, cheer someone on.
 If you can donate, it makes a real difference.

Let’s Crack On and make every run count!

Link here to support them all!

Ending the week with a little gratitude…

I had a message from Robert Nangalia, who Crack On has worked with for over 2 years, this week after a session with his team at The Halfway and Burger Bros.
 
His words really meant a lot:

“The team left feeling highly motivated and better equipped for the challenges ahead.”

That’s what I love about this work.

It’s not about big stages or clever phrases — it’s about real people, in real businesses, getting a lift right when they need it.

 A spark of confidence.
 A bit more clarity.
 A reminder that they’ve got what it takes.

Rob — thank you mate for trusting me with your team. They showed up, leaned in, and gave the energy right back. Brilliant group.

These moments always remind me why Crack On exists:

"to help leaders grow leaders, and to make people feel capable again"

Have a great weekend everyone — keep backing your teams, keep learning, and keep cracking on.

Crack On

Jon delivered an excellent and timely session for our team ahead of the busy Christmas period. His approach kept everyone fully engaged, and the team left feeling highly motivated and better equipped for the challenges ahead.

Robert Nangalia reviewed Jonathan’s Executive Coaching services

Funny how the “happiest places to live” always come back to the same two things: nature and community.

You can’t always control the landscape around your business…
but you can build a community your team loves being part of.

Happiness isn’t postcode-based — it’s culture-based.

We all know, leaders set the tone. Teams feel it. Guests experience it.

Wherever you are, build the place people want to show up to.

That’s the real win.

Love Yorkshire....Crack On 👊

Who lives their that can vouch?

A Yorkshire town has taken the crown in Rightmove's 2025 'happy at home' index, credited for its access to nature, green spaces, essential services, affordability and overall friendliness.

As AI becomes part of our leadership toolkit, I’m curious: how do you feel about AI assisting decision‑making? 

Excited, cautious, concerned or indifferent? 

Let me know what you think!

Crack On

How do you feel about AI assisting leadership decisions?

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